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Paying for College

Student Resource Guide

(Includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, resource books, and websites)

Courtesy of

U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard

Congressional District 34-California

2009-2010 Edition

Paying for College is provided by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allards District Office.Constituents of the 34

thDistrict may request hardcopies be mailed to them directly.

This directory is updated once a year. Please check with each scholarship contact for the most current information.

(Last updated on August 2009)


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Courtesy of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) 2

Table of Contents

January Deadlines 3

February Deadlines 5

March Deadlines 13

April Deadlines 22

May Deadlines 26

June Deadlines 28

July Deadlines 30

August Deadlines 30

September Deadlines 31

October Deadlines 31

November Deadlines 33

December Deadlines 35

Multiple Deadlines 38

No Deadline Given please research individually 41

Suggested websites 45

Suggested Books for research 46


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JANUARY DEADLINES

Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Fund for Community ServiceContact: Carol Lee, Program Officer for Donor Advised & Restricted Funds, Liberty HillFoundation, 2121 Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 113, Santa Monica, CA 90404, 310-453-3611 ext. 130,

http://www.libertyhill.org, [email protected]: Young people ages 18-25 working at a nonprofit anywhere in California during thecalendar year.Award: $5,000 stipendDeadline: January, contact for exact deadline.

Erika J. Glazer Family Scholarship FundContact: Carol Lee, Program Officer for Donor Advised & Restricted Funds, Liberty HillFoundation, 2121 Cloverfield Blvd., Suite 113, Santa Monica, CA 90404, 310-453-3611 ext. 130,http://www.libertyhill.org, [email protected]: AB540 student pursuing a Bachelors degree at CSU Los Angeles or CSU Dominguez

Hills, demonstrated leadership, merit, commitment to community service &/or potential foracademic achievement.Award: $7,000Deadline: January, contact for exact deadline.

Summer Fellowships in Math, Science and EngineeringContact: Council on Undergraduate Research, 734 15th St. NW, Ste. 550, Washington, D.C. 20005,202-783-4810, http://www.cur.org, [email protected]: Opportunities for promising science, mathematics, and engineering majors intent onattending graduate school. Visit the website for more details.Award: $3,000Deadline: January, contact for exact deadline.

Teri and Art Iwasaki ScholarshipContact: Japanese American Living Legacy, 657-278-4483, [email protected],http://www.jalivinglegacy.orgEligibility: High school seniors descendents of a Japanese American WWII Veteran, U.S.citizen, accepted to U.S. community college, university, or trade school.Award: $2,000Deadline: January, contact for exact deadline.

Ron Brown Scholar ProgramContact: 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, 434-964-1588, Fax: 434-964-1589, http://www.ronbrown.org, [email protected]: Applicants must be current high school seniors; must excel academically;demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves toothers who are in need; and have financial need.Award: $40,000 ($10,000/4 years) for use at any accredited 4-year college or university.Deadlines: January 9


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Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars ProgramContact:Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, 877- 690-4677,http://www.gmsp.org [email protected]: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school ora college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and

demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators areasked to consider academic performance in math and sciences.Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grantsand scholarships already committed as part of the recipients financial aid package.Deadline: January 12

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association ScholarshipsContact: Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association, 45 Main St., Suite 606,Brooklyn, NY 11201, 718-210-0705, http://www.nsna.org,Eligibility: Current enrollment and matriculation in a state-approved nursing program leading toan associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic pre-licensure doctorate or generic

prelicensure masters degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion,or LPN/LVN to RN program; Involvement in student nursing organizations and communityhealth activities; Document academic achievement; Establish financial need; High schoolstudents are not eligible to apply; U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent ResidentStatus/Alien Registration Number; Students graduating prior to December 2010 are ineligible toapply. NSN Foundation offers four scholarships: Career Mobility Scholarships, Breakthrough toNursing Scholarships, Special Nursing Scholarships, and McKesson Scholarships.Award: $1,000 - $5,000Deadline: January 15

Mensa Education and Research Foundation ScholarshipContact: 817-607-5577, voicemail: 800/66-MENSA, Fax: 817-649-5232http://www.mensafoundation.org, [email protected]: Open to all students (must write a 550-word essay) living in an area where the Mensalocal chapter is participating. Applications are available online after September 15.Awards: varyDeadline: January 15

Datatel Scholars Foundation ScholarshipContact: Datatel Scholars Foundation, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, 800-486-4332,http://www.datatelscholars.org/students, [email protected]: Open to full-time and part-time graduate and undergraduate students with minimum 3.5GPA. Only open to students attending Datatel client college/university.Award: $1,000 - $2,400Deadline: January 29

Summer CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) Congressional Internship ProgramContact: Cecilia Majors, College Programs Specialist, 911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002,1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org, [email protected]


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Eligibility: Full-time Latino undergrad, minimum 3.0 GPA, strong commitment to public service,evidence of leadership potential, solid analytical and communication skills, U.S. citizen orpermanent residentAward: $2,500 stipend for 8-week Capitol Hill internship plus roundtrip transportation andcommuter assistance

Deadline: January 31 (winter program also available)

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Summer Internship ProgramContact: Ruby G. Moy, APAICS Interim Executive Director, APAICS Summer InternshipProgram, 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-296-9200,http://www.apaics.org/pages/programs/internship-program.php, [email protected]: College students interested in the political process, public policy issues, and AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander community affairs; evidence of leadership abilities, excellent oraland written communication skills, current (or recent) enrollment in accredited undergraduateinstitution; U.S. citizen or legal resident; must be at least 18 years old by the start of the summerinternship.

Award: stipend, contact for further details.Deadline: January 31

FEBRUARY DEADLINES

CA Student Aid CommissionContact: P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, 888-294-0105, Fax: 916- 526-7937,http://www.csac.ca.gov, [email protected]: CA residents for a minimum of 12 months; language competency in a secondlanguage certified by the Dean of the School of Education at college of student's choice; U.S.citizen or legal resident.Award: $3,800Deadline: February

Newhouse Scholarship ProgramContact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Attn: Scholarships, 1193 National PressBuilding, Washington, DC 20045, 202-662-7145 or 888-346-NAHJ, http://www.nahj.org,[email protected]: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors that are of Hispanic descent and interestedin majoring in print journalism. Applications, which may be submitted in English or Spanish, mustinclude an autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of the relationship betweenHispanic Americans and the press. Selection is based on academic excellence, a demonstratedinterest in journalism as a career, and financial need.Award: $5,000 per year (for two years), funding to attend the associations convention and aninternship during the summer between the junior and senior year.Deadline: February


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Minorities in Government Finance ScholarshipContact: Carole Colin, Manager, Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association,203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210, 312-977-9700, Fax: 312-977-4806,http://www.gfoa.org, [email protected]: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time

and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be members of a minority group,citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of intentfrom the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study,letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered.Award:$5000 stipendDeadline: February

American Meteorological Society (AMS) Undergraduate ScholarshipContact: American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowship/Scholarship Coordinator, 45Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, 617-227-2426 ext.235, Fax: 617-742-8718,[email protected], http://www.ametsoc.org

Eligibility: Five fellowship/scholarship opportunities offered through the AMS, candidates mustbe entering their final undergraduate year and majoring in meteorology or some aspect of theatmospheric, or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens orpermanent residents, enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. institution, and have a cumulativeGPA of at least 3.0.Award: VariesDeadline: Early February

Summer Research Opportunity ProgramContact: Graduate Diversity Program, UC Berkeley, 510-643-6010, [email protected],http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/diversity/Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, enrolled full time at a four-yearuniversity/college, not yet hold a bachelors degree, minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate educationalexcellence while overcoming economic, social, or educational challenges. Eight-week summerprogram at UC Berkeley includes research internships in the arts, humanities, social sciences,physical sciences, and law.Award: $3,000 stipend plus room and board during 8-week summer program, and travel to/fromstudents home campus.Deadline: Early February

Microsoft ScholarshipsContact: Microsoft Scholarship Program, Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond,WA 98052-8303, http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships, [email protected]:Open to undergrad enrolled full-time at four-year universities only. Must be pursuingstudies in computer science or related disciplines such as such as electrical engineering, math, orphysics and must also demonstrate interest in computer science. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.Four scholarships available: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, UnderrepresentedMinority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.Award:Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year.Deadline: February 1


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American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Institute Scholarship ProgramContact: ADHA Institute staff, Scholarship Award Program, 444 N Michigan Ave., Ste. 3400,Chicago, IL 60611-3980, 800-735-4916, http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/,[email protected]: Must be enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program in the U.S., have completed

one year of dental hygiene curriculum, minimum 3.0GPA, must be active member of StudentAmerican Dental Hygienists Association or the American Dental Hygienists Association, anddemonstrate financial need.Award: $1,000 - $2,000Deadline: February 1

Society of Exploration GeophysicsContact: Tonia Gist, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, P.O. Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740, 918-497-5524, [email protected], fax: 918-497-5500, http://www.seg.orgEligibility: Entering freshmen and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining aboveaverage grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or

geology.Award: $500-$3,000Deadline:February 1

National Peace Essay ContestContact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011, 202-429-3825, [email protected], http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.htmlEligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochialschool or be participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, theDistrict of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories.Award: $1,000Deadline: February 1

Loyola Marymount Trustee ScholarshipContact: Kimanthi Warren, [email protected] , Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd.,Los Angeles CA 90045, 310-338-2753, http://www.lmu.eduEligibility: Open to incoming LMU freshmen.Award:Full Four Years Paid TuitionDeadline: February 1

Presidential Scholarship Loyola Marymount UniversityContact: Kimanthi Warren, 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, [email protected], 310-338-2753, http://www.lmu.eduEligibility: All incoming LMU freshmen are eligible.Award: $68,000 ($17,000 per year for 4 years)Deadline: February 1

Loyola Marymount University ScholarshipContact: 1 LMU Drive, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, 310-338-4565, Fax: 310-338-5970, http://cse.lmu.edu/physics/newscholarship.html, [email protected] or [email protected]


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Eligibility: Must be attending LMU, good standing GPA: 3.0, be enrolled full time and provideleadership and inspiration to students.Award: $7,000Deadline: February 1

Loyola Marymount Academic ScholarshipContact: Kimanthi Warren, 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, [email protected],310-338-2753, http://www.lmu.edu/financialaid/Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal scoreand a math score above 650.Award: $20,000 ($5,000/4 years)Deadline: February 1

Jesuit/Marymount High School ScholarshipContact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 310-338-2753, Fax: 310-338-2793, http://www.lmu.edu/financialaid

Eligibility: Outstanding students who graduate from a Marymount Secondary school.Award: $12,500 per yearDeadline: February 1

Jesuit Community ScholarshipContact: Kimanthi Warren, [email protected], One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045http://www.lmu.edu/financialaid, 310-338-2753, Fax: 310- 338-2793Eligibility: This scholarship gives preference to students from Catholic high schools. Studentsmust have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability and have a strong academic record. Aseparate application is required. Please refer to contact for more information.Award: $20,000 ($5,000 for four years)Deadline: February 1

Samuel Fletcher Tapman ScholarshipContact: Jane Alspach, [email protected], American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 800-548-2723, www.asce.org; or application:http://content.asce.org/files/pdf/2009TapmanApplication.pdfEligibility: High school freshman, sophomore, or junior in an ASCE student chapter and also anational member in good standing at the time of the award.Award: $1,500Deadline: February 1

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) ProgramContact: National Office, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611, 877-SWE-INFO, Fax:312-457-2180, http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org, [email protected] [email protected]: The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore,junior, senior & graduate applicants. Open to women majoring in engineering; incoming freshmenadmitted to a SWE approved school. For additional information and an application please send aself-addressed stamped envelope.


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Award: $5,000, renewableDeadline: February 1

Harry S. Truman Scholarship FoundationContact: Amy Hertel, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202-395-4831, Fax: 202-

395-6995, [email protected], http://www.truman.gov/Eligibility: Undergraduate prospective junior in the fields of public service and government. Musthave a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to studentsplanning to attend graduate school and a career in government.Award: Up to $3,000 senior year, renewable for 4 years; $30,000 total for graduate studies.Deadline: February 1

National Science Teachers AssociationContact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, 703-243-7100,[email protected], http://www.nsta.orgEligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one

or more Duracell batteries. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.Award: $1,000Deadline:February 1

California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Teacher Education ScholarshipsContact: Brenda Stephen, Scholarship Coordinator,Los Angeles Office, 930 Georgia Street, LosAngeles, CA 90015, 213-620-1100, http://www.capta.org, [email protected]. Applications maybe picked up at any PTA office or through the website.Eligibility: Applicants must be PTA members. This scholarship is based on volunteer servicedone at school. There is no minimum GPA required. Two letters of reference are required.Award: $500-$5,000Deadline: February 1

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.Contact:Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation, 310-215-3985, http://www.taisf.org/,[email protected]: Graduating high school senior accepted by participating colleges and universities. Mustbe in financial need and maintain a 2.5 GPA.Award: $1,500Deadline: February 1

Sam Walton Community ScholarshipContact: Karen Thompson, Assistant Director Bentonville, AR 72716-8071, 800-530-9925,http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/203.aspxEligibility: Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area. GPA: 2.5Award: Contact for detailsDeadline: February 1


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Stanley E. Jackson ScholarshipContact: The Foundation for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091,888-CEC-SPED, Fax: 703-264-9494, http://www.cec.sped.org, [email protected]: Disabled, minority students who are gifted in general intellectual ability, specificacademic aptitude, creativity, visual or performing arts, full-time college student, complete

application.Award: $1,000Deadline: February 1

American Nuclear SocietyContact: Scholarship Coordinator, American Nuclear Society, 555 N. Kensington Ave., LaGrange Park, IL 60526, 708-352-6611, [email protected], applications are available fordownloading from the ANS web site at http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/forms/Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technologycareers. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Scholarship descriptions, guidelines,requirements may be found at http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/.

U.S. and non-U.S. applicants must be ANS student members enrolled in and attending anaccredited institution in the United States. Student must be enrolled in a course of study relatingto a degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering in a U.S. institution.Award: Contact for details.Deadline: February 1

Ethnic Minority Bachelors ScholarshipsContact: Bonnie Revo, [email protected] Oncology Nursing Foundation, 501 Holiday Drive,Pittsburgh, PA 15220, 412-921-7373, Fax: 412-921-6565 http://www.nursingawards.orgEligibility: The candidate must be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in andcommitment to cancer nursing. The applicant must also be enrolled in an undergraduate nursingdegree program at an National League of Nursing (NLN)-accredited school of nursing (the programmust have application to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse,and be of an ethnic minority group. Past recipients of a bachelors scholarship from the OncologyNursing Foundation are not eligible for an award.Award:$2,000Deadline: February 1

ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (ASM-URF)Contact: ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, Education Board, AmericanSociety for Microbiology, 1752 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036,http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1185&Itemid=166,[email protected]: Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2010-2011academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution, be involved in a research project, have an ASMmember at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and not receive financial supportfor research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers,Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.


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Award: Up to $4000 for student stipend, two-year ASM student membership, and up to $1000 intravel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2011 ASM GeneralMeeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.Deadline: February 1

Harold W. Rosenthal FellowshipContact: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036,http://www.rosenthalfellowship.org, [email protected]: College senior or graduate student in Political Science, Government Service, or ForeignAffairs. Must be recommended by dean and a U.S. citizen. Write for complete details. Description:Fellowship provides an opportunity for a student to spend a summer working in the office of amember of Congress or Executive branch on foreign affairs and government service issues. Selectedfellows will also receive preferential treatment for a European community 3-5 week travel study.Award: $1,800 stipendDeadline: February 9

Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)Contact: Beatriz Lopez-Flores, 510-643-6443, 222 Bechtel Engineering Center #1702, Berkeley,CA 94720-1702, http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/departments/cues/superb/index.html#;[email protected]: Open to underrepresented students focusing in Civil, Electrical, and MechanicalEngineering.Award: $3,500 stipend and $600 traveling allowanceDeadline: February 13

American Physical Society Minority ScholarshipContact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844, 301-209-3232, Fax: 209-0865,http://www.aps.org/, [email protected]: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be ahigh school senior, college freshman or sophomore.Award: $2,000Deadline: February 14

University of California, IrvineContact: Raslyn Rendon, Office of Graduate Studies University of California, Irvine 120Administration Building, Irvine, CA 92697-3180, 949-824-4611, Fax: 949-824-9096,[email protected], http://www.uci.eduEligibility: Undergraduate minority students attending UC Irvine. Gain research experience byworking with faculty in area of interest.Award: $1,500/tuition + expensesDeadline: February 15

Ford/EEOC Endowed Scholarship ProgramCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaContact: Diana Minor, Director of Financial Aid, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768,909-869-7659, Fax: 909-869-2292, http://www.csupomona.edu, [email protected]


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Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full time atCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In addition, preference will be given to Fordemployees or spouses, and children of Ford employees. The scholarship is merit based and canbe rewarded up to three times.Award: $1,000

Deadline: February 15

Booker T. Washington ScholarshipsContact:National FFA Organization, Attn: Scholarship Office, 6060 FFA Drive, P.O. Box 68960,Indianapolis, IN 46278, 317-802-6060, http://www.ffa.org, [email protected]: This program is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicant must be a minorityFuture Farmers of America (FFA) member planning to pursue a four-year degree in agriculture.The following ethnic groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders,Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or American Indians. They may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico,the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the District of Columbia.Award: One $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships are awarded

Deadline: February 15

American Bar FoundationContact: Summer Research Diversity Fellowships, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr. Floor 4, Chicago, IL60611, 312-988-6560, Fax: 312-988-6579, www.americanbarfoundation.org, [email protected]: American citizens and lawful permanent residents including, but not limited to, personswho are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Puerto Rican, as well as otherindividuals who will add diversity to the field of law and social science. Scholarships forsophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities with a 3.0 or higher GPAAward: $ 3,600/8 weeksDeadline: February 15

Mexican-American Alumni Association ScholarshipContact: Margie Benito, One LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045,[email protected]; 310-338-7529, Fax: 310-338-5397Eligibility:Awarded to LMU undergraduate Latino students on the basis of academicachievement, involvement in the community, and financial need. Must apply for federal, state,and university financial aid. Open to Chicano/a and/or Latino/a students of all majors.Award: $1,500-$5,000Deadline: February 16

Lagrant Foundation ScholarshipContact: Ericka Avila, Programs Manager, THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION, 626 WilshireBlvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017, 323-469-8680 ext. 223, [email protected],http://www.lagrantfoundation.orgEligibility: GPA: 2.5, 10 scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships are available for bothundergraduates and graduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertisingmajors.Award: $2,000Deadline: February 27


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Eligibility: Must be of Chicana/Latina heritage, Currently attending a college or university inNorthern California/Bay Area as a Full-Time Student. Have completed at least onesemester/quarter at an accredited university.Award: $1,500Deadline: Varies but always in March; see website to download an application and get more

information.

Earthwatch Expeditions Inc.Contact: Jennifer Clark, [email protected], Clock Tower Place, Ste.100, Maynard, MA 01754,978-461-0081, http://www.earthwatch.org/ed/scdurfee.htmlEligibility: High school students interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology,environmental studies, biology, or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work inthe field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition.Award: Contact for detailsDeadline: Early March, 2010

Air Force Aid Societys General Henry H. Arnold Education GrantContact: Air Force Aid Society, Education Assistance Department, 241 18th Street South, #202,Arlington VA 22202, 800-429-9475, 703-607-3072, http://www.afas.org, [email protected]: Dependent children of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve (extended active duty),Title 32 AGR (performing full-time active duty), retired (medically or 20+ years of service), ordeceased US Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10AGR/Reservists (extended active duty); and surviving spouses of Air Force members who diedwhile on active duty or in retired status. All eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time inundergraduate programs at post-secondary institutions approved by US Department of Educationfor participation in federal aid (Title IV) programs, and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0scale, need-based grant.Award: $2,000, must re-apply and re-compete each year.Deadline: Early March (for 2009-2010 deadline was 6 March 09)

Graduate Equity Fellowship AwardContact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA92634, (657) 278-3125, http:// www.fullerton.edu/graduateEligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including, Black,Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, PacificIslander, and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible forthis fellowship. Full time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents ofCalifornia, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and displaying financial need are welcomed to apply.This award is available throughout the California State University system.Award: $2500 (16 awards given)Deadline: March 1

CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) Public Policy Fellowship ProgramContact: Cecilia Majors, College Programs Specialist, 911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002,1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org, [email protected]


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Eligibility: Latino student, be within 3 years of having received undergraduate degree, minimum 3.0GPA, strong commitment to public service, evidence of leadership potential, solid analytical andcommunication skills, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.Award: $2,200/month for 9-month program plus health insurance, roundtrip transportation, andcommuter assistance

Deadline: March 1

CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) Graduate & Young Professional FellowshipContact: Cecilia Majors, College Programs Specialist, 911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002,1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org, [email protected]: Latino student, graduate degree from accredited institution or 3 years professionalexperience, demonstrated commitment to program principles, high academic achievement, superiororal and written analytical and communication skills, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.Award: $2,700/month for 9-month program plus health insurance, roundtrip transportation, andcommuter assistanceDeadline: March 1 (winter program also available)

American Chemistry Society Scholars ProgramContact: Robert J. Hughes, Manager 1155 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036, 800-227-5558, ext. 6250, Fax: 202-872-4361.Eligibility: Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; be a U.S. citizen orpermanent U.S. resident; be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university,or community college; be a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore orjunior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or achemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology;be planning a career in the chemical sciences; demonstrate high academic achievement inchemistry or science; demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form. Applicants must be U.S.citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., GPA: 3.0 or higher.Award*: up to $2,500 for freshman, $3,000 for sophomores, and $5,000 for juniors and seniorsper year. *Number and amount of awards subject to available funding*Deadline: March 1

Ellen Masin Persina ScholarshipContact: Jo-ann Booze, [email protected] , National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office,529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045, 202-662-7500, http://www.press.orgEligibility: Open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan topursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalismthrough work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want topursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school.Award: $5,000Deadline: March 1

MG James Ursano Scholarship ProgramContact: HQ Army Emergency Relief, Scholarship Department, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria,VA 22332-0600, 1-866-878-6378, www.aerhq.org.


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Eligibility: Applicant must be a dependent child, stepchild or legally adopted child of an Active,Retired or Deceased Soldier. Children of a Grey Area Reservists or National Guard are eligibleas retired members. The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program Scholarships are based onfinancial need, academics and leadership/achievement. Assistance is for full time, firstundergraduate studies only. Applications are available online every year after December 1st.

Award: VariesDeadline: March 1

Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP)Contact: HQ Army Emergency Relief, Scholarship Department, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria,VA 22332-0600, 1-866-878-6378, www.aerhq.org.Eligibility: Applicant must be a spouse of an active duty or retired Soldier, and widow(er) ofSoldier who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States.The SSEAP Scholarships are based on financial need. Assistance is for full time, firstundergraduate studies only. Applications are available at online every year after December 1st.Award: Varies

Deadline: March 1

California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)Contact: Dr. Julie Standish, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, SantaBarbara, Santa Barbara CA 93106-2070, 805-893-5314, http://www.ucsb.edu,[email protected]: Student in good academic standing at UCSB, US citizen or permanent resident,member of under-represented group: Blacks/African Americans, Native Americans/AlaskanNatives, Pacific Islanders, [email protected]: Stipend and housingDeadline: March 1

UCLA Need-based Undergraduate ScholarshipsContact: UCLA Financial Aid Office, A215 Murphy Hall, P.O. Box 951435, Los Angeles, CA90095-1435, 310-206-0411, FAX 310-206-5530, [email protected],http://www.fao.ucla.eduEligibility: Demonstrate financial need (determined by UCLA Financial Aid Office), minimum 3.5GPA, file FAFSA by March deadline, complete of Undergraduate Scholarship Application.Multiple scholarships available, small sample provided below:Chi Alpha Delta Scholarship: assistance to Japanese-American woman with strong academic recordand financial need.Alfred C. Darby Estate Scholarship: preference given to African-American students.William M. Ortega Scholarship Fund: assistance to students of Mexican descent, U.S. Citizen, andbilingual in Spanish.Thomas Adams Memorial Scholarship: entering freshmen who graduated from a public or privateLos Angeles County High School.May Ballard Scholarship: open to residents of the State of California, preference given to thosewith financial need.Yvonne Braithwaite-Burke Scholarship Foundation: open to freshmen who reside in South LA.


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Johnny Cochran Sr. Scholarship: assistance to students who graduated from a pubic or private LosAngeles County high school.Linda Taylor-Ferguson Memorial Scholarship: support for needy students who graduated from apublic or private Los Angeles County high school.Award: $500 - $3,000

Deadline: March 2

Minority Geoscience Undergraduate ScholarshipsContact: Cindy Martinez, American Geological Institute, Attn: Director, AGI Minority GeoscienceScholarships, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, Fax: (703) 379-7653,http://www.agiweb.org, [email protected]: Applicants must be geosciences majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens andmembers of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-American, Hispanic,and Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, and Samoan). Related geosciencesfields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetarygeology, and earth-science education.

Award: Up to $10,000 per yearDeadline: March 13

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) SpaceSHIP (Summer High School Internship Program)Contact: Trisha Wheeler, Administrative Assistant, Minority Education Initiatives, 818-393-6667, http://jplspaceship.jpl.nasa.gov/, [email protected]: High school students 16 and older, U.S. citizens, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, homeaddress must lie within a 50 mile radius of JPLs Oak Grove facility (4800 Oak Grove Dr.,Pasadena, CA 91109-8009), evidence of interest in and aptitude for science, technology,engineering, and/or math (STEM). Students traditionally underrepresented in STEM fieldsencouraged to apply.Award: $3,000 stipend, 8-week internship at Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, CA.Deadline: March 13

Tailhook AssociationContact: Mark Ostertag, 9696 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1643, 858-689-9223,http://www.tailhook.org/, [email protected]: A parent who served on an aircraft carrier. Applications will be on website startingDecember 15.Award: $2,000-10,000, 85 scholarships expected to be awarded.Deadline: March 15

Leonard Perryman ScholarshipContact: United Methodist Communications, P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320, 615-742-5400, http://www.umcom.orgEligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community collegestudents that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible. Award is only for students studyingjournalism or mass communications.Award: VariesDeadline: March 15


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Youth Opportunities Foundation ScholarshipContact: Executive Director, Youth Opportunities Foundation, 8820 South Sepulveda Blvd., Ste.208, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 310-670-7664, Fax: 310-670-5238,[email protected]: Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please a send a

self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address for more information.Award: VariesDeadline: March 15

Planned Systems International ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating

leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

Bruce Lee ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

Drs. Poh Shien & Judy Young ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20


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Home Depot ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Island

heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

Ken & Pam Fong ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]

Eligibility: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

McDonalds ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18

thSt, NW, Washington, D.C.

20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

Pepsico ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented


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Deadline: March 20

Paul Shearman Allen & Associates ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,

http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

Ruth Mu-Lan & James S.C. Chao ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18



Telamon ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18



UPS ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.


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Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: March 20

AAJA General Scholarship and Internship Awards

Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, AAJA Student Programs Coordinator, 1182Market St., Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-346-2051, [email protected],http://www.aaja.orgEligibility: Graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism.Award: $1,250 - $25,000Deadline: March 27

Robert M. Takasugi Public Interest FellowshipContact: Edwin Prather, Clarence & Dyer LLP, 899 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109-7807,http://takasugifellowship.org, [email protected]: Law school students willing to work at a public interest sponsoring organization,

subject to approval by the Fellowship. In the past, the Fellowship has approved organizationsclassified as 501(c)(3)s (by the IRS Code) and public defenders offices. The organization mustbe in either the San Francisco Bay Area or the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Thefellows must work at a sponsoring organization for at least ten weeks during the summer.Award: up to $5,000Deadline: March 27

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. 2009 Scholarship AwardContact: Scholarship Coordinator, AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., 1001 Yosemite Dr. Milpitas,CA 95035, 408-263-8132, http://www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation/scholarship.aspEligibility: Graduating high school senior entering an accredited four year college/university.Proof of college acceptance and enrollment will be required. To receive future payments of thescholarship, students must submit a copy of their updated college transcript at the closing of eachschool year; must be enrolled full-time over the course of four years and maintain a 2.5 GPA.Award: $5,000 distributed over of four yearsDeadline: March 27

Inroads, Inc.Contact: 10 South Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63102, 314-241-7488, Fax: 314-241-9325, http://www.inroads.org, [email protected]: Paid Internship. 1) Career interest in business, computer science, or engineering. 2)Freshman or sophomore in accredited college or university. 3) H.S. senior applying or admittedto accredited college or university. 4) H.S. 3.0 GPA cumulative. Refer to website for moreinformation and to find a local office nearest you.Award: Contact for detailsDeadline: March 31

AARP Foundation Womens Scholarship ProgramContact: Foundation Womens Leadership Circle, http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org


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Eligibility: Low-income women 40+, priority given to women in one of three categories: 1)women raising children of another family, 2) those in dead end jobs, 3) those who have been outof the paid workforce for an extended period. Must be entering a 2-3 year technical or skills up-grading programs or be in the final stages of their college experience.Award: $500 - $5,000

Deadline: March 31

Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipContact: Jackie Robinson Foundation, 75 Varick St, 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10013, 212-290-8600,[email protected], http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index.phpEligibility: Minority high school student showing leadership potential and demonstratingfinancial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university, must also be a U.S. citizen.Award: up to $7,500Deadline: March 31

The Ebell/Flint Scholarship

Contact: The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 South Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707,323-931-1277 ext. 184, FAX 323-937-0272, http://www.ebellla.com/scholarship,[email protected]: U.S. citizen, resident of LA County for at least 1 year, attending an accreditedinstitution in LA County, entering at least sophomore year in college at time of application (onlyopen to undergrads), hold a minimum 3.25 GPA, demonstrate commitment to the communityand financial need.Award: contact for details.Deadline: March 31

APRIL DEADLINES

CCNMA Journalism ScholarshipsContact: Julio Moran, Executive Director, CCNMA Latino Journalists of California, USCAnnenberg School of Journalism, One California Plaza, 300 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 3950, LosAngeles, CA 90071-3175, 213-437-4408, Fax: 213-437-4423, [email protected],http://www.ccnma.org (application available on web site)Eligibility: High school graduates and college students of Latino/a descent living in California orattending college in California interested in pursuing career in journalism. Applicant need notmajor in JournalismAward: $500-$2,000Deadline: April 1

The Delson ScholarshipContact: Angela Deaver Campbell, Director, UCLA Scholarship Resource Center, 330 DeNeve Dr,233 Covel Commons, Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-206-2875,http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/DUE/Donors_Freshmen.htmlEligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Bell or Huntington Park High School graduate withminimum 3.0 GPA entering UCLA, planning to enroll full-time in a major in UCLA College of


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Letters & Sciences, must complete 20 community service hours during the academic year at NimitzMiddle School, and Bell and Huntington Park High School.Award: $8,000, renewable if student maintains minimum 2.7 GPA while attending UCLADeadline: April 6

NAHJ General Scholarships Rubn Salazar FundContact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, 202-662-7145, http://www.nahj.org, [email protected]: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate studentspursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online journalism.Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States orPuerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awarded an NAHJ scholarship.Award: $1,000 - $2,000Deadline: April 6

NAHJ Ford Motor Company Scholarships

Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, 202-662-7145, http://www.nahj.org, [email protected]: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate studentspursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism. College-bound high schoolseniors, college undergraduate or graduate students are eligible as long as they have a 2.0 average.These scholarships are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, an effort to support youngaspiring Latino journalists. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that iswithin the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awardedan NAHJ scholarship.Award: up to $3,000Deadline: April 6

NAHJ Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship ProgramContact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, 202-662-7145, http://www.nahj.org, [email protected]: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students whodemonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career as a Spanish-language broadcast journalist. Thisprogram is made possible through a donation from Univisin network news anchor, syndicatedcolumnist and NAHJ founding member Mara Elena Salinas. Her generosity has been matched bythe Univisin network, which has also contributed to this award. This scholarship is awarded tocollege undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients of the Mara Elena Salinas Scholarship willalso have an opportunity to intern with either the news division of the Univisin network or with anUnivisin affiliate. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within theUnited States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awarded an NAHJscholarship.Award: $5,000Deadline: April 6


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NAHJ Geraldo Rivera ScholarshipContact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, 202-662-7145, http://www.nahj.org, [email protected]: College senior or a graduate student pursuing a career in English or Spanish-languageTV broadcast journalism. This scholarship is made possible thanks to a substantial donation by

Geraldo Rivera, host of Geraldo At Large on FOX News, as a way to support young Latinojournalists aspiring to enter the field. Students must plan to attend a university that is within theUnited States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awarded an NAHJscholarship.Award: Up to $5,000Deadline: April 6

Young Hispanic Leaders/Jvenes Lderes HispanosContact: Felix Herzog, Embassy of Spain, Embajada de Espaa/Program JLH, 2375Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-728-2340, FAX 202-833-5670,http://www.joveneslidereshispanos.com, [email protected]

Eligibility: U.S. citizen of Hispanic descent, ages 28-38, good knowledge of Spanish, acceptanceof seminar conditions, schedule, and program of events.Award: Travel, lodging, food, and health insurance during 1-week programDeadline: April 7

Burger King ScholarshipContact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St, NW, Washington, D.C.20036, 202-296-5221 800-696-7818, FAX 202-296-5225,http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp, [email protected]: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Islandheritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstratingleadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian BusinessOpportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presentedDeadline: April 10

AAJA J CampContact: Nao Vang, AAJA National Student Programs Coordinator, Asian American JournalistAssociation, 1182 Market St., Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-346-2051 ext. 102,[email protected], http://www.aaja.orgEligibility: High school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at least 16 years old demonstrating keeninterest in broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, photojournalism, or online media, able to travel toBoston for camp. This program is not limited to Asian American students and is open to all highschool freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. There is no fee to apply and all costs are covered -including airfare, lodging, and meals.Award: All costs are covered - including airfare, lodging, and meals. Students stay in universityhousing during the camp week.Deadline: April 11


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Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc.Contact: 916-446-1640, [email protected], http://www.clylp.com/Eligibility: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a California high school, be in either 10th(sophomore) or 11th (junior) grade, and not have previously attended the conference as a

participant.Award: variesDeadline: April 13

Southern California Edison ScholarsContact: Edison Scholars Program Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297,Saint Peter, MN 56082, 507-931-1682 or 800-537-4180,http://www.sce.com/CommunityandRecreation/Education/EdisonScholars.htmEligibility: Be high school seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on the4.0 scale; have met California State University placement standards for entry-level baccalaureatecoursework as defined by either the Early Assessment Program test (EAP); and/or have taken the

ACT; or SAT exams; Be enrolled in full-time study for the entire upcoming academic year andmajoring in one of the following disciplines:o Matho Physicso Chemistryo Engineering (electrical, computer, chemical or mechanical)o Materials Scienceo Computer Science/Information Systems

Plan to attend a four-year college in or adjacent to Edison's service territory, Live in or attend apublic or private high school in an area served by Southern California Edison, Be citizens orpermanent legal residents of the U.S., (* Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment for theentire upcoming academic year.)Award: $10,000, awarded in increments of $2,500 over four yearsDeadline: April 14

AMVETS National HeadquartersContact: Tiffany Hilton, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, 877-726-8387, Fax: 301-683-3031, [email protected] Request application between Jan 1- Feb 15; call in December.Eligibility: High school graduates who are grandchildren, sons or daughters of American livingor deceased veterans and are U.S. citizens.Award: $1,000, renewable for 4 yearsDeadline: April 15 application deadline.

CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) ScholarshipContact: Cecilia Majors, College Programs Specialist, 911 2

ndStreet NE, Washington, DC 20002,

1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org, [email protected]: Need-based awards given to Latino students who demonstrate a commitment tocommunity service. Full-time community college, university, or graduate student attending either 2-year or 4-year college/university; U.S. citizen or permanent resident.Award: $1,000 AA degree, $2,500 BA/BS degree, $5,000 graduate degree


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Deadline: April 16

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Minority FellowshipsContact: (212) 596-6270, http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htmEligibility: Eligible applicants must be a minority that is currently, or will become, a full time

student in an accounting doctoral program. The applicant must have a Masters degree and threeyears of full time experience practicing accounting, and aspiring to become an accounting educator.Recipient must agree to not work full time as a teacher or teaching assistant during this program.Award: Up to $12,000;Deadline: April 17

HENAAC Scholars ProgramContact: Kathy Borunda Barrera, HENAAC Scholars Program Manager, 3900 Whiteside St., LosAngeles, CA 90063, 323-262-0997, [email protected], http://www.henaac.org/scholarsEligibility: Full-time graduate or undergraduate students, high school seniors enrolled in full timestudy at a college/university the upcoming fall session encouraged to apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA,

commitment and involvement in the Latino community, and majoring in engineering, appliedscience, computer science and math.Award: $500 - $5,000 various scholarships availableDeadline: April 30

MAY DEADLINES

Southern California Gas CompanyContact: Caroline Williams, 555 W. 5th Street, ML15BO, Los Angeles, CA 90013, 213-244- 2555,[email protected]: Graduating LA residents planning to enroll in a full-time college program. Studentsmust be nominated by schoolteachers, counselors or administrators.Award: $ 500-$1,000Deadline: May 1

The Lucille and Edward Roybal Foundation Public Health Scholarship ProgramContact: The Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation, 5253 E. Beverly Boulevard, LosAngeles, CA 90022-2020, (323) 725-3960, [email protected],http://roybalfoundation.org/scholarship.htmEligibility: Latino junior and senior undergraduates as well as graduate students enrolled inPublic Health-related programs who are interested in pursuing public health careers that servethe interest of low-income Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.Award: $5,000 for graduate students and $2,500 for undergraduatesDeadline: May 1

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses (CBCS) Performing Arts ScholarshipContact: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW,Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-263-2800, http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html,[email protected]


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Eligibility: Be prepared to pursue a degree full-time or be a current full-time college student ingood academic standing, minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit leadership ability and participate incommunity service activities. Students must be pursing a career in the performing arts.Award: contact CBC Foundation for detailsDeadline: May 1

WTS Undergraduate ScholarshipContact: Womens Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street,Boston, MA 02108, 202-496-4340, Fax: 617-227-6783, http://www.wtsnational.org,[email protected] (write: WTS Scholarship in subject line.)Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree intransportation or a transportation-related field (e.g. transportation engineering planning, finance,or logistics). A minimum 3.0 GPA, minority candidates encouraged to apply. Applications mustbe submitted first to a local chapter (see website or contact for more information), where thelocal chapter will forward selected applications for consideration at the national level. Financialneed is not considered. Award: $2,500

Deadline: Applications must be submitted to a local chapter by May 1

City of Commerce ScholarshipContact: Beatriz Sarmiento, 323-722-7323 or 323-722-6660 ext 2823,http://www.ci.commerce.ca.us/scholarshipprogram.aspEligibility: Must be a resident of the City of Commerce, open to graduate and undergraduatecollege students, must have a 2.0 GPA if attending community college, 2.5 GPA if attending a 4-year university/college, and 3.0 GPA if graduate student.Award: $300 - $5,000Deadline: May 7

The Junior Statesmen Foundation Scholarship FundContact: The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 400 South El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Mateo,CA 94402, 800-334-5353 (California office), FAX 650-347-7200, [email protected],http://www.jsa.org/summerEligibility: Rising 9th rising 12th grade students, need-based and academic-based scholarshipsavailable, decisions based on academic achievement, leadership ability, maturity and interest inpolitics. Given the demands of the Summer School curriculum, the Admissions Committee isespecially interested in students who have performed well in their high school English and socialstudies classes. Admission standards are similar for each of our five sessions, except that youmust be an older, more mature and academically experienced student to attend the Georgetownprogram. Above all, Summer School students are intelligent, articulate student leaders who willbenefit from this unique educational experience.Award: partial scholarships availableDeadline: May 15

Southeast College Conference ScholarshipsContact: Assemblymember Hector De La Torre, Southeast College Conference Scholarship,8724 Garfield Ave., Suite 104, South Gate, CA 90280, 562-9271200,[email protected]


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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university,3.0 GPA for those planning to attend a 4-year university and 2.5 GPA for those planning toattend a 2-year college, must be a resident of Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Commerce,Cudahy, Downey, East Los Angeles (90022, 90023, 90040), Huntington Park, Los Angeles(90001, 90002), Lynwood, Maywood, South Gate or Walnut Park.

Award: $500 - $1,000Deadline: May 21

Namepa National Minority Scholarship AwardsContact: Namepa National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair, NAMEPA, Inc., 341 N.Maitland Ave, Ste. 130, Maitland, FL 32751, (407) 647-8839, www.namepa.org/awards.html,[email protected]: Awards for incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students of Latino, AfricanAmerican, and American Indian heritage who are majoring in engineering. Freshmen must have aminimum 2.7 GPA and an ACT score of 25 or SAT of 1000. Transfer students must have aminimum 2.7 GPA.

Award: $1,000Deadline: May 26

Summer Enrichment ProgramContact: Yasmin Williams, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine,Davis CA 95616, 530-752-1383, http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu, [email protected]: Open to students who have completed one year of college in sciences. Interest inVeterinary Medicine, open to citizens and non-citizens Award: Contact for detailsDeadline: May 30

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Fellowship ProgramsContact: Ruby G. Moy, APAICS Interim Executive Director, APAICS Fellowship Programs,1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-296-9200,http://www.apaics.org, [email protected]: Outstanding graduate students who have a commitment to the Asian Pacific IslanderAmerican communities and who plan to pursue a career in public service.Award: $20,000 stipend to cover travel, housing, and personal expenses during 9-monthWashington, D.C. fellowship service, a separate stipend provided to cover health insurancecoverage.Deadline: May 31

JUNE DEADLINES

MAGAF ScholarshipContact: Scholarship Coordinator, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031,http://www.maga.orgEligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and pursuing a degree in a businessrelated field. College sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Contact them for furtherinformationAward: VariesDeadline: June


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Swackhamer Disarmament Video ContestContact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Ste. 1, SantaBarbara, CA 93108, (805) 965-3443, Fax:(805) 568-0466, http://www.wagingpeace.org,[email protected]: Applicant must submit a short (2-3 minute) videos on the importance of US leadership

for a nuclear weapons-free world. Please visit their website for more information.Award:$250-$1,000Deadline: June 1

Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Fund, Inc. (JATCSF)Contact: Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California, 244 S. San Pedro St., #504,Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-626-3067, Fax: 213-626-3070, [email protected]: All graduating high school seniors of Japanese ancestry residing in SouthernCalifornia who plan on enrolling in college this year. Children of businessmen from Japan whoare temporarily in the U.S. are also welcome and eligible to apply.Award: Contact via email for details and application.

Deadline: June 11

Presbyterian Church USAContact: Student Opportunities Program, Presbyterian Church, USA, 100 Witherspoon StreetLouisville, KY 40202-1396, 800-872-3283 ext. 5776, Fax: 502-569-5018, http://www.pcusa.org,[email protected]: Undergraduate juniors or seniors who are majoring in education, health, religiousstudies, sacred music, and/or social services. Applicant must be a member of the PresbyterianChurch (USA), a U.S. citizen, and apply to college for financial aid.Award: $3,000Deadline: June 15

PATH for Women Scholarship Fund for Pacific Islander StudentsContact: Alisi Tulua-Tata, Program Coordinator, PATH for Woman, 714-636-9095 ext. 212,http://www.ocapica.org, [email protected],Eligibility: High school seniors who demonstrate merit in academics, workplace, and communitywith an interest in the health field and are currently or will be attending a two or four year institutionthat offers accredited, post-secondary instruction. Applicants must be of Southeast Asian descentand must reside in Orange, Los Angeles, or San Diego County or attend a college or university inone of these counties. Low income students and first generation college students encouraged toapply.Award: $1,000Deadline: June 20

Maywood Scholarship ProgramContact: Maywood City Hall, City Clerks Office, 4319 E. Slauson Ave., Maywood, CA 90270,323-562-5714,http://www.cityofmaywood.com/home/eventDetail.cfm?EID=83&sec=home&subSec=event


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Eligibility: Priority first given to City of Maywood residents then, Southeast LearningCenter/Maywood Academy HS/Bell HS seniors. Current Community College/Trade Schoolstudents also eligible.Award: $500 - $1,000, depending on whether attending 2-year or 4-year university/college.Deadline: June 30

JULY DEADLINES

Education for Excellence Scholarship offered by SALEFContact: Karina Madrigal, Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund-SALEF, 1625 W.Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, 213-480-1052, http://www.salef.org,[email protected],Eligibility: For Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino high school & college students; mustdemonstrate financial need, minimum 3.0 GPA, show history of community service andinvolvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF. Scholarship open to students who have beenaccepted to 4-year colleges or students working on their bachelor's or master's.

Award: $500-$2,500Deadline: July 15

Louis Stokes Health Scholars ProgramContact: Janet Carter, Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program, Congressional Black CaucusFoundation, Inc., 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington D.C., 202-263-2800,http://www.cbcfinc.org/louis-stokes-health-scholars-program.html, [email protected]: U.S. citizens or legal residents, minimum 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled or planning tostart a full-time undergraduate program at either a 2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational, ortechnical school. Anticipated course of study must be in the health field. Must demonstrate financialneed. The ideal candidate is at a 2-year institution planning on completing a four-year degree, alsoplans on working in an underserved community.Award: up to $8,000Deadline: July 16

AUGUST DEADLINES

American Association of Women Dentists (Research Fellowship)Contact: American Association of Women Dentists, 216 West Jackson, Suite 625, Chicago, IL60606, 800-920-2293, http://www.womendentists.org, [email protected]: Sophomore or junior enrolled in dental school, based on financial need.Award: $ 2,000Deadline: August 1

National Medical Fellowships, Inc.Contact: Angelica Minaya, [email protected] , 110 W 32nd Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY10001, 212-483-8880, http://www.nmfonline.orgEligibility: Graduate medical students of African American, Mexican American, mainland PuertoRican, and American Indian descent. Must be U.S. citizen, 1st or 2nd year medical student, anddemonstrate financial need.


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Award: $2,500, renewableDeadline: August 31

SEPTEMBER DEADLINES

Winter CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) Congressional Internship ProgramContact: Cecilia Majors, College Programs Specialist, 911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002,1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org, [email protected]: Full-time Latino undergrad, minimum 3.0 GPA, strong commitment to public service,evidence of leadership potential, solid analytical and communication skills, U.S. citizen orpermanent residentAward: $3,500 stipend for 12-week Capitol Hill internship plus roundtrip transportation andcommuter assistanceDeadline: September 20 (summer program also available)

MAES Local Chapter Awards

Contact: Society of Mexican-American Engineers & Scientists (MAES), 13337 South St., #349,Cerritos, CA 90703, http://www.maes-natl.org, [email protected]: Open to MAES student members in the fields of science, technology, engineering,and mathematics. The scholarship applicants are selected on the basis of academic achievement,financial need, leadership, community service, personal qualities, and completeness ofapplication.Awards:Padrino/Madrina Scholarship Three (3) in the amount of $4,000Graduate Scholarship One (1) in the amount of $3,000Founders Scholarship One (1) in the amount of $2,500Presidential Scholarship One (1) in the amount of $2,500Pipeline Scholarship Two (2) in the amount of $1,000General Scholarship Many in the amount of $1,000 or $2,000Deadline: September 29

Xerox Technical Minority ScholarshipContact: Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program, 150 State Street, 4th Floor, Rochester,NY 14614, http://www.xerox.comEligibility:Minority and undergraduate/graduate pursuing technical degrees, must display academicexcellence GPA: 3.0Award: $1,000 - $10,000, depending on tuition balance, academic excellence, and classificationDeadline: September 30

OCTOBER DEADLINES

United States Senate Youth ProgramContact: The California Selection Contact http://www.ussenateyouth.orgEligibility: High school junior or seniors interested in public service, leadership and currentlyserving in an elected capacity in student government. Also student representatives elected orappointed to district, regional or state-level civic or educational organization may qualify. Must


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be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a secondary school located in thestate in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides.Award: $5,000 one time college scholarship and an expense paid trip for a week to WashingtonD.C.Deadline: October

Raymond W. Sarber AwardsContact: American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036,http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2294&Itemid=328,[email protected]: Undergraduate and predoctoral students attending accredited U.S. university enrolled ina microbiology-related major.Award: $1,500 plus framed certificateDeadline: October 1

National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search

Contact: Joseph Mesmith, 777 Brickell Ave., Suite 370, Miami, FL 33131, 800- 970-ARTS,[email protected], Fax: 305-377-1149, http://www.nfaa.orgEligibility: Senior high school students who are pursuing careers in dance, music, visual arts,theater, writing, film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old by December 1 and a U.S. citizen orlegal resident.Award: Up to $10,000Deadline: October 1

Prudential Spirit of Community AwardContact: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St.Peter, MN 56082, 877-525-8491, http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page, [email protected]: Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in avolunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application.Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council Executive Director, orcounty 4-H agent by the last week in October.Award: $1,000-$6,000Deadline: October 1

National Merit Scholarship CorporationContact: School Guidance Counselor, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, 847-866-5100, http://www.nationalmerit.org, [email protected]: Students sign up for scholarship by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Students must be highschool students enrolling in college or a university the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen.Award: $500 - $2,500Deadline: October 10

D.A. Weber Scholarship FundContact: California Teachers Association, P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011, 650-697-1400,Fax: 650-568-7383, http://www.cta.org; [email protected]


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Eligibility: Scholarships are available to members for credential, degree or graduate programs, inorder to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in anapproved credential or degree program.Award: $3,000Deadline: Mid October

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, 800-306-2653,http://www.coca-colascholars.org, [email protected]: High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be aU.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have aminimum G.P.A of 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or through website. Applicantswhose parents or grandparents are employees of Coca-Cola or of a Coca-Cola bottling plant areineligible.Award: $10,000- $20,000Deadline: October 31

NOVEMBER DEADLINES

Target Stores (CSFA) All-Around Scholarship ProgramContact: Scholarship Coordinator, 800-537-4180 (ask for Target All-Around ScholarshipProgram Manager), [email protected],http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target_cg_scholarshipEligibility: High School senior and college students age 24 and younger. Scholarship recognizesvolunteer work as well as academic achievement and looks for students who show trueenlightenment that goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks.Award: $1,000Deadline: November 1

Junior Summer Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs,Princeton UniversityContact: 609-258-4836, http://www.wws.princeton.edu/jsi, [email protected]: Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a stronginterest in public service and a career in domestic public policy or international affairs.Award: Will fund entire cost of tuition, housing, meals, and transportation plus $1,000 stipendDeadline: November 1

The Women and Minority Engineering ProgramContact: University of California, Irvine, 111 Engineering & Computing Trailer, Irvine, CA 92967-2750, 949-824-5011, http://www.uci.edu, [email protected]:Open to undergraduate minority and female students focusing in engineering.Award: Contact for details according to programDeadline: November 1


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National Science Foundation FellowshipContact: National Science Foundation Fellowship Scholarship, 1818 N Street NW, Suite T-50,Washington, DC 20036-2479, 866-673-4737, Fax: 202-463-1401, http://www.nsfgrfp.org/,[email protected]: Students interested in obtaining a graduate degree in mathematical, physical,

engineering, and social sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen.Award: $12,300, renewableDeadline: November 1

The Dow Jones Newspaper FundContact: Linda Shockley, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300, 609-452-2820, Fax: 609-520-5804, http://www.newspaperfund.org, [email protected]: Paid 10-week summer internships in multimedia editing, sports editing and newsediting and graduate students at newspapers, news services and other media outlets. Alsobusiness reporting internships for college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Open to minority andnon-minority students.

Award: $1,000 scholarship, salary starting at $350/weekDeadline: November 1

Supreme Court Fellows ProgramContact: Administrative Director, Supreme Court Fellows Program, Supreme Court of the UnitedStates, One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20543, 202-479-3415,http://www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov, [email protected]: At least one postgraduate degree, two or more years in professional experience with arecord of high achievement, multi-disciplinary training, including familiarity with the judicialsystem.Amount: $98,000Deadline: November 11

University of California, Irvine, Ford Predoctoral FellowshipContact: University of California, Office of the Campuswide Honors Program, 1200 StudentServices II, Irvine, CA 92697-3180,949-824-5461, Fax: 949-824-9096, http://www.uci.edu,[email protected]: Undergraduate minority students. Must be attending UC Irvine.Award: Annual stipends of $20,000 to recipients and grants of $2,000 to the institution for tuitionand fees.Deadline: November 13

Intel Science Talent Search ScholarshipContact: Society for Science & the Public, 1719 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036,http://www.societyforscience.org, [email protected], 202-785-2255Eligibility: High school seniors. Submit a written report or an independent research report inscience, mathematics or engineering. Please visit our website http://www.societyforscience.org.Award: $5,000-$100,000Deadline: Varies annually. For the 2009-2010 deadline is November 18, 2009.


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CSU Fresno Scholarship FundContact: California State University, Fresno, 5150 N. Maple, Fresno CA 93740, 559-278-6572,http://www.csufresno.edu/scholarships/, [email protected]: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be full-time CSU Fresno students.Award: $100- $2,200

Deadline: November 30

First Freedom Student CompetitionContact: First Freedom Center, Attn: Sandi Poulsen, 1321 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219-3629, 804-643-1786, Fax: 804-644-5024, [email protected], http://www.firstfreedom.orgEligibility: High-school students (9th - 12th) in the United States and U.S. territories, and toAmerican schools and American home-schooled students worldwide. Examine religiousfreedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in life.Award: $750- $3,000Deadline: End of November (Note: Exact date varies annually. Refer to www.firstfreedom.orgfor current competitions online registration deadline and postmark entry deadline for mailing of

essay and accompanying materials.)

DECEMBER DEADLINES

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay ContestContact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 555 Madison Avenue, New York, NY,10022, 212-490-7788, http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org, [email protected]: This prize is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check thewebsite above for the annual essay question.Award: $500-$5,000Deadline: December

National Society of Professional EngineersContact: Educational Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715, 703-684-2800,Fax: 703-836-4875, [email protected], http://www.nspe.orgEligibility: High school seniors in top 25% of their class studying engineering. Special scholarshipsfor minorities and women. Scholarships are issued by state chapters, call the NSPE for state chaptercontacts.Award: $1,000-$2,500Deadline: December 1

USC Trustee ScholarshipContact: Chris Tokuhama, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA90007, 213-821-1127 or 213-740-2311, [email protected], http://www.usc.edu/scholarships.comEligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors enrolled at USC.Award: Full tuitionDeadline: December 1


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Scions ScholarshipContact: Danielle Harvey, [email protected], University of Southern California, Office ofAdmissions, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, 213-740-1111,http://www.usc.eduEligibility: Must be related to USC Alumnus. See website for details; incoming freshman in the

top 10% of their class and transfer students who hold a 3.6 GPA.Award: $1,000-$2,000Deadline: December 1

USC Associates ScholarshipContact: Chris Tokuhama, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA90007, 213-740-2311 or 213-821-1127, [email protected]: Open to entering USC freshman i

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